Our Southwest Philadelphia Neighborhood
Celebrating the best of Southwest
Bartram’s Garden is located in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia. We are proud to be Southwest Philly’s backyard and to work closely with our community to amplify local voices, support local owners, advance community priorities, and employ neighborhood residents through all our programming and investments.
Do you live, work, or provide services in Kingsessing, Eastwick, or Elmwood Park? Check out a range of community resources, paid youth opportunities, and special discounts just for you.
Want to stay informed?
Text SOUTHWEST to 797979 to get info about upcoming events and resources.
Community Resources
Youth Internships
Paid opportunities for local youth and young adults.
Yes Fund
Micro-grant funding for Southwest Residents to carry out community-based projects.
Black History
Honoring our ancestors in Southwest Philadelphia.
Free Trees for Southwest Neighbors
Sign up to be notified about upcoming tree giveaways.
Home Garden Beds
Want to grow food at home? Sign up for a low-cost raised bed garden.
Community Garden
Sign up for a garden plot at the Sankofa Community Farm.
Host an Event
Free and discounted rental rates and other event support for Southwest neighbors.
Careers
Join our team!
Plant & Merchandise Discounts
Use code NEIGHBOR for 10% off all purchases of plants and other mebarchandise.
Southwest Community Leadership Circle
Dedicated community leaders advise Bartram’s Garden and institutional partners on future programming, development, neighborhood investments, and local priorities.
To get involved, please contact Sophia Poe, Community Partnerships Manager at Bartram’s Garden, at spoe@bartramsgarden.org or text 267 593 5916.
Program Ticket Discounts for Southwest Neighbors & ACCESS Cardholders
Visiting Bartram’s Garden is free for everyone.
Most programs, tours, and events are also free. When there is a fee for registration, a limited number of $2 tickets are available on a first-come, first-served basis to Southwest Philadelphia neighbors as well as all ACCESS cardholders. $2 tickets can be reserved online through our calendar of events or by contacting the Welcome Center at 215-729-5281 x120.
Southwest Neighbors Ticket Discount
To determine if you are eligible for our Southwest Neighbor Ticket Discount, please see the map below.
ACCESS Ticket Discount
ACCESS cardholders can bring up to 3 other people with them for $2 per person. The cardholder should bring a photo ID. $2 ACCESS tickets are an initiative of Art-Reach.
Wednesday, September 11, 5:00 pm
Wednesday Free Fishing
Wednesdays are for fishing! All ages are welcome, no experience...
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Sankofa Farm Stand at Bartram's Village
Come purchase fresh, chemical-free inspirited local produce straight from Sankofa...
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Another Space, Another Time
Ars Nova Workshop invites you to Another Space, Another Time-...
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